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עֹמֶק

𐤏𐤌𐤒

ʻômeq

H6011 noun

SILEX Entry

Root עמק to be deep, to make deep, to be profound

Definition

A state or location of being deep, the quality or measurement of depth; refers to a vertical or spatial dimension beneath a surface, or metaphorically to profoundness or complexity. Used both for physical depth (such as valleys, pits, or water) and for figurative senses such as deep thought or profound mystery.

Semantic Range

depth (physical), depth (metaphorical), profoundness, something deep or hidden, depth of water or earth, profound counsel or mystery

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root ע־מ־ק (עָמַק), which carries the basic sense 'to be deep' or 'to make deep.' The noun form עֹמֶק is a direct nominalization, denoting the quality or state of being deep.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Hebrew Bible, עֹמֶק primarily refers to physical depth, such as the 'depth of the earth,' 'depth of the valley,' or waters (e.g., Ezek. 23:32; Job 11:8). It can also express abstract depth, such as deep counsel or profound plans (e.g., Isa. 7:11). This term is distinct from תְּהוֹם (tehom), which specifically refers to the primeval watery deep or abyss. In later Hebrew and post-biblical usage, עֹמֶק acquires broader metaphorical senses for profundity or incomprehensibility. English translations typically render עֹמֶק as 'depth' but may not always capture its metaphorical nuance. The term appears relatively rarely in Tanakh.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from עָמַק; depth; depth.

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Root Family

עמק (ʿ-m-q) — to be deep, to make deep, to be profound

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4615 מַעֲמָק in depths of
H5987 עָמוֹק deep
H5994 עֲמִיק the deep things
H6009 עָמַק they became deep
H6010 עֵמֶק your deep valleys

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H6011-01 לָ/עֹ֑מֶק laomeq HRd/Ncmsa for depth to depth 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H6011-01 Proverbs 25:3 לָ/עֹ֑מֶק laomeq HRd/Ncmsa for depth to depth
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